Which of the following summarizes the post-traumatic theory for the origin of DID?
A) Genetically programmed tendencies to dissociate are triggered by stress.
B) Therapists unwittingly reinforce role-playing of alter identities.
C) Children deal with severe abuse by creating alters who provide an "escape"
D) The rewards of avoiding punishment from the legal system induces people to fake symptoms.

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The post-traumatic theory suggests that Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) originates from severe childhood trauma, where the child copes by creating alternate identities or "alters" to dissociate from the pain and provide an escape from the abuse.

Which of the Following Summarizes the Post-Traumatic Theory for the Origin